Mackinac Island Fudge

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This melt in your mouth fudge recipe is one of the best I've tried and closest to old fashioned fudge. Give it a try, it's pretty easy.

A Little History behind this recipe...How Mackinac Island became fudge capital of the world.

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

 

HOW TO STORE MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE?

Fudge can be easily stored at room temperature.
I prefer to keep it in the refrigerator, making sure to put it in a container with a lid.

Shelf life in the refrigerator is about 2 weeks, in the freezer for 3 months.

TIPS FOR BAKING THE PERFECT ISLAND FUDGE

  1. Be careful when preparing caramel. The temperature is very high!
  2. Do not cook the caramel for more than 6 minutes, otherwise, it will burn.
  3. Caramel must be constantly stirred otherwise it may overfill the saucepan.

Instructions

  1. In a deep saucepan, add butter, both types of sugar, salt, pour in the milk.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
    Reduce heat to low and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Be careful, the caramel is very hot!
    Remove from heat, let cool for a few minutes.
  3. Add vanilla, cocoa powder, confectionery sugar, and mix thoroughly until smooth.
    This can be done with a hand whisk or with a mixer.
  4. Pour the finished fudge onto a baking sheet. I am using a silicone mat.
  5. When the fudge has cooled down to a comfortable temperature for the fingers, place it on plastic wrap.
    Shape the log by carefully wrapping it in plastic wrap on all sides. Refrigerate for at least half an hour.
  6. When the fudge has cooled completely, it can be easily cut into pieces.